Cheese Soup....best in the west!

This has been a Willahan family favorite for years. I never take it anywhere that I'm not asked for the recipe. It is a wonderful recipe that turns out great every time. There are no instructions for this one that say vague things like..."salt and pepper to taste", or add "about this much water". Nope. None of that. It's specific and easy to follow. You need about 1 hour from start to finish and it makes a TON. It's fabulous to take as a pot luck dish. It fills up my entire 8 quart crock pot. Happy soup making. You can't go wrong with this one!

2. In a separate LARGE soup pot melt the butter over medium heat. 

3. When the butter has melted, add your flour. Stir it in really well with a whisk. It will make a silky smooth mixture.

4. Add your 12 cups hot water. I just use my hottest tap water, you don't need it to be boiling.

5. Add the bullion cubes.

6. Stir the mixture until it starts to thicken up. It shouldn't take long. Adding hot water helps cut down on the thickening time.

7. When the soup has thickened add the jar of cheese whiz. Stir to incorporate.

8. Add your cooked veggies. (Do not add any of the water you used to cook them in.)  That's it! Enjoy!